Press Box

Panthers pull plug on Carr, bring Muhammad back into fold

February 28, 2008

The Panthers cut ties with disappointing quarterback David Carr on Wednesday and brought back an old favorite, receiver Muhsin Muhammad.

Carr was released a year after he signed a $6 million, two-year deal with the Panthers following a five-year stint as a starter in Houston. But Carr struggled so much when he took over for the injured Jake Delhomme last season that he was demoted to third string.

Carr leaves Carolina as Muhammad prepares for his second stint with the franchise, a week after he was released by the Bears. Agent Joel Segal said Muhammad signed a two-year deal, but declined to reveal financial figures.

*Titans receiver Justin Gage, a former Bear, agreed to a multiyear deal to stay in Tennessee. In 2007, Gage's fifth season and first with the Titans, he led the team with 750 receiving yards ... Tennessee also received a visit from free-agent tight end Alge Crumpler, who was cut by the Falcons on Feb. 15.

*The Lions have signed free-agent safety Dwight Smith to a two-year contract. Smith played for the Buccaneers from 2001-04, setting a Super Bowl record in 2002 with two interception returns for touchdowns. He spent the last two seasons with the Vikings. ... Former Bears running back Anthony Thomas was cut by the Bills. ... The Chiefs informed cornerback Ty Law that he will be released.